Organic Goldie Ground Cherry Seeds - Physalis pruinosa
Organic Open-Pollinated Non-GMO Goldie Ground Cherry Seeds
This delightful tender perennial is truly a garden treasure, bursting with flavor and function. Physalis pruinosa produces small, golden fruits encased in papery husks that resemble miniature lanterns—each one a burst of tart, sweet deliciousness that will send your taste buds into a joyful spin!
Beyond its irresistible flavor, this unique plant is revered for its impressive medicinal properties, historically used in traditional medicine to support immune health and reduce inflammation. With every bite, you enjoy a tropical-fruit-like treat that is so versatile that you can enjoy it fresh, blended into a juice, made into a jam or even fruit leather!
Perfect for drought-tolerant landscapes, Goldie Ground Cherry thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it a low-maintenance gem for gardeners in a variety of climates.
This sweet bush provides so much forage for pollinators, drawing bees and beneficial insects to your garden with its charming yellow flowers while providing ample fruit for all to enjoy!
Native to South America, this plant is part of a fascinating botanical legacy. The golden berry, or Physalis peruviana, was cherished by the Indigenous peoples of the Andes. As it traveled across the globe to Europe, it underwent classification changes and became known under different genus and species. Eventually, its relatives—including Physalis pruinosa—made their way back across the Atlantic and spread throughout North America, becoming naturalized and beloved by gardeners and foragers alike.
- Organic
- Open-Pollinated
- Non-GMO
- Perennial
- Exposure : Full Sun
- Indoors: 4-6 weeks before last frost
- Direct Sow: No
- Seed Count: 20
- Days to Maturity: 50-60 After transplanting
- Plant Size: 36"-54"
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Drought Tolerant
Gardener's Tips:
Recommended to start indoors and transplant. Thin to healthiest seedlings. Will grow into a large bush in mild climates over winter. Add mulch at base. Drought tolerant. Tender perennial. Readily self-seeds with the help of birds.
Seeds should be planted indoors and kept in a dome with a heated mat for 4-6 weeks.
It is key that your new starts be hardened off. This is a process that requires taking them outside during the day, for a period of time, before they are planted. This acclimates your seedlings to the outside world, meaning the elements like the wind and sun. We do it for several weeks to a month as this strengthens their stems and overall plant structure.
- Start for a short period of time initially, then graduate to more time each day
- One week minimum is recommended
- Bring them inside in the early evening and overnight
- Keep an eye on them and constantly water them. Make sure they have not blown over.
Harvesting Tips :
Harvest once husk is papery dry and fruit is plump. Do not eat when fruit is still green.
